Graham Bett
@grahambett.bsky.social
European. Labour.🌹 Emeritus Headteacher. Lincoln born. 'An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics' - Plutarch
So, if I understand Nigel Farage's argument correctly it is: "Everyone I trusted and elevated into a position of responsibility is constantly doing crimes that benefit me but of which I somehow have no knowledge. I am a man with the character, judgement, and intelligence to run the country." Ok.
Reminder that Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 is a film about three women taking over an office and introducing free childcare, paid vacation, and flexible hours, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity.
It looks like the small boats problem is under control and close to an end. Thanks to the Labour Government. And it didn't take 960 years!! 😉
The public agrees with the Prime Minister that Brexit was a wrong turn. The government must put EU membership back on the table.
It seems the Greens have not learned from Labour's "Corbynista experience".
K M Flett@keithbeard.bsky.social · 6d ago
Do most members of Reform realise Farage defines an "independent country" as one that is a member of Schengen Travel Area and has full access and use of the EU Single Market.
The Addled Messiah has renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America", because that should solve our trade differences with our closest ally. We have an absolute moron in the White House. #LakeAmerica #ontario #impeach #25thAmendment #FDJT
Word is spreading about our track record in local government. And not in a good way.
Fun fact: Niagara Falls makes the Great Lakes impassable to ships. The only bypass is Canada’s 8-lock Welland Canal, entirely in Ontario. So every ocean-going ship bound for Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago or Duluth via the newly-renamed Lake Epstein gets there because Canada lets it. Totes awks.
"I think the country needs to be kinder to each other. I think we've lost kindness." That's the response we got from a voter in Robert Jenrick's constituency when we asked her about Reform UK's plan to cut disability benefits. She is spot on.
Actually, much as it is clear that Trump is the most embarrassing US President in living memory, surely the Brexit UK is the most embarrassing country since WW2 - laughable and infamous for the greatest act of self-harm. 😉🤨
onion person@junlper.beer · last wk.most embarassing country in the history of the entire earth
Is there a specialist counsellor who supports someone who recognises all the couples on yet another #Pointless repeat? What would s/he be called? 😉🤔
This scandal has lasted for years and is a terrible blot on the moral standing of our country. Separately, the plea was made to Justice Secretary Alex Norris. Why did the journo change it to PM Burnham?
Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · last wk.Prison chief warns Prime Minister Andy Burnham: Have the courage to end indefinite jail terms scandal www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
We’re going to hear about how everyone loved Dolly, and that feels true. But it’s good to remember, and to her credit, that she was attacked for her AIDS activism, her vaccine advocacy, her LGBTQ+ support and even, more recently, for her reading initiatives. She ALWAYS stood firm when it mattered.
Labour is funding more than 70,000 new homes across England, putting councils at the heart of housebuilding and helping more families find a safe, secure home.
Honestly, this really is from the President of the USA. I checked on Truth Social. I fear for the Solent. 😥😉
💬 ‘Free home care could be the basis for cross-party consensus on social care’ 🔴 Rebecca Brocklebank and Stephen Burke look towards Hammersmith and Fulham for a practical model for social care... Read now 👇 labourlist.org/2026/08/free...
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Politics is about priorities, and of course that means money. So, it’s inevitable that the debate about reforming social care quickly turns to how it…
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